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PLEIN AIR HERITAGE

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PLEIN AIR MOMENTUM

AND HERE’S TO THE NEXT 10

MONEY TALKS • Talking about money can be uncomfortable for artists and collectors alike. Navigate those conversations like a pro with these tips for pricing artwork, collecting payment, and handling requests for discounts.

DRAMATIC SKIES

WHAT YOU OWE THE PAINTING AND YOURSELF • This Taos oil painter believes you should always paint for yourself — while conducting a friendly dialogue with the developing painting, of course.

THE MAGIC OF MUD AND WATER • Soft pastels allow this Louisiana artist to depict the truth of what she sees in the shore, farms, and marshes that surround her home.

DEMONSTRATION: Building a Solid Foundation

SOPHISTICATED CHAOS • Pushing the boundaries of his medium and the traditional expectations of plein air painting, this artist finds the purest expression of his style and subject matter.

DEMONSTRATION: Capturing the Grit of the City

PRESENTATION MATTERS

THE SPLENDOR OF YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK • This fall, Ellen Howard, Paul Kratter, James McGrew, Michael Obermeyer, and Chuck Kovacic took a group of artists to paint one of the most beautiful and pristine wildernesses in California. Find out what the landscape means to them and get their best advice for how you can make the most of your experience if you visit the area.

BE YOUR OWN BEST CRITIC

10 OF THE BEST PAINTINGS FROM THE PAST DECADE • To cap off our yearlong celebration of PleinAir Magazine’s 10th anniversary, we selected 10 plein air paintings that we think showcase the best the magazine has published over the past decade.

LOOKING TO THE HEAVENS • Kathleen Hudson, Michael Holter, Bethany Fields, and Carla Bosch share their best tips and techniques for painting skies and clouds in a variety of media.

OIL PAINTING DEMO

WATERCOLOR PAINTING DEMO

PASTEL PAINTING DEMO

Sky and Cloud Painting Tips

TOP OF CLASS • Diane Waterhouse, owner of Waterhouse Gallery, gives high marks to these paintings from the August competition.

THE ENVELOPE PLEASE • Robin Knowlton, Executive Director Emerita of American Women Artists, presents these showstoppers from the September competition.

‘BEST OF’ CATEGORY AWARDS

RECORD-BREAKING SALES IN THE LONE STAR STATE

BANNER YEAR FOR PLEIN AIR GRAND MARAIS

LPAPA PLEIN AIR STRONG

STEAMBOAT EVENT FULL STEAM AHEAD

GRAND CANYON SIZE CELEBRATION OF ART

FALL COLOR WEEK

CONNECTED TO THE LAND

Editor

A Guide for Artists, Collectors & Organizers

The Best of the Best

2022 EVENT CALENDAR

Expanded Digital Edition Content

Expanded Digital Edition Content

54 TIPS FROM 13 OF THE DECADE’S MOST CELEBRATED PLEIN AIR PAINTERS